Product Description

Pro-Mark started a trend when they introduced the original Rods. Over the years, other companies have tried unsuccessfully to duplicate their unique sound and feel. Voted one of the top 15 percussion products of the last 25 years, the Rods family produces a lower volume than sticks, but more attack then brushes...perfect for a variety of applications. When regular sticks are too loud, and brushes are too soft, Rods are just right. Handmade in the USA of select birch dowels. (US Patent # 4,535,671)

ProMark Lightning Rods offer more attack, increased projection, and brighter cymbal sound through larger-diameter dowels. Made of premium select birch dowels, these rods provide an excellent consistency and feel. With a sound somewhere between a wire brush and a hickory drumstick, rods are the perfect sound source for the "unplugged" gig.

Features:

- Seven large premium select birch dowels
- Diameter: .530" Length: 16"
- Smooth grip for easy playability
- Unique wrap near the neck provides a tight sound with just enough texture and improves durability
- All ProMark drumsticks are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at our Texas facility to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

Overall:
they held up with about four hours playing in a small room. I like the way they sound, fat but quiet, lets you hit hard and be in the mix. some brands have a ring that allows adjustment, i thought these had them but looks like they do t.

Return Exception
This item must be exchanged directly through the manufacturer if it is found to be defective, and can only be returned to us if it is unopened. details

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Typically 3-5 business days from date of shipment.

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